The Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro review

The Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro Review Verdict Nacon has put personalisation in the driving seat with their latest offering: The Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro. Boasting an incredible array of customisable features, this controller delivers on every plane. But its high price tag might fend off those less enthralled with its perks.

Stat Rating: 4.5/5 Pros -

Customisation is impressive.

Joysticks move seamlessly in your hand.

Vibrations are powerful.

Lengthy battery life

Cons -

A little too expensive.

Preinstalled button settings are disappointing.

Key Features •

Wireless Connection: The Unlimited Pro can last up to approximately ten and a half hours without using the 3m charging cable.

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Customisation Options: You can customise virtually any aspect of this controller with the companion software.

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PlayStation Support: The Unlimited Pro is built for PS4 and PC. It can also be used on PS5 when playing PS4 games.

Introduction The Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro is the latest instalment in the commercial war of custom controllers. Offering remappable buttons, wireless gameplay, adjustable weight and vibration, it retails for a pricey £119.99.

This handheld machine is made specifically for gamers and allows customisation across a staggering number of aesthetic and programming features. Whilst some custom controllers offer swappable thumbsticks and d-pads, the Unlimited Pro opts for a more stylish approach to button remapping by going completely digital.

This gadget is exclusively for PS4 and PC and has seen the likes of The Razer Raiju Ultimate and Scuf Vantage fight for its top spot. Whilst the Unlimited Pro does offer fantastic responsiveness and comfort, is it the best controller on the market? Let's find out.

Design • • • •

Comfortable analogue triggers.

Adjustable weight to suit your preference.

Generous cable length for consoles at a reach.

Convenient underside buttons

When picking up the hefty Unlimited Pro your fingers are immediately drawn to the comfortable analogue triggers at the rear of the controller. They are primed at a higher angle than the DualShock 4 for maximum grip. With this increased security, I found that my aiming became much more precise in shooters such as Call of Duty and Overwatch.

I can also detect a slight reduction in travel from the back triggers to the front shoulder buttons, allowing a grenade or flashbang throw to be more accessible in moments of free fire.

The Unlimited Pro's rubberised back coating compliments this feel, with textured ridges put in place that make me more fixed to the device. You wouldn't suspect that beneath this bouncy surface lies a seriously impressive feat in this controller's mechanics.

You guessed it. These rubberised panels can be removed to reveal a nifty spot to put more weight into the device. Appearing as the world's smallest dumbbells (not that we'd know), you can add mass by the gram to give the controller more presence in your hands. I hit my stride at 20g with just enough weight for the Unlimited Pro to be grounded yet versatile to my sudden flinches during Crash Bandicoot 4.

The device features the standard 3.5mm jack connector that worked perfectly with my headset. It also has some convenient underside volume controls that allow seamless audio mixing during party chats. This helpfully eliminates the need to visit the console’s settings to adjust your gameplay and party noise disparity. These controls are centred by a mute button that disables your microphone, illuminating the battery profile LEDs red to indicate this function. You can also hold the button to reveal how much life is left in the controller.

The large size of the Unlimited Pro is a step towards the luxury of next generation controllers like the PS5 DualSense. With a newly placed directional pad and joysticks, Nacon have reimagined the standard DualShock format to offer a studier handheld device that is engineered for more comfort.

Performance • • •

Textured and powerful vibrations.

Joysticks with a smoother swivel.

A lengthy battery life.

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Software-driven button remapping for almost everything.

The Unlimited Pro boasts impressive vibrations on the left and right components of the controller. They rise above the standard shudders of a DualShock 4 to offer impactful and detailed pulsations during gameplay. This proved most obvious during my adventures on Uncharted: Drake's Fortune when I could feel every crumble from a collapsing temple up ahead. What's more, each vibration offers the powerful silence you'd expect from a device with this price tag.

Uncharted also drew out the brilliance of the Unlimited Pro's joysticks as they allowed seamless camera control during cutscenes. With the help of comfortable thumb grips, your fingers can glide around the device with incredible ease, allowing smoother and more controlled movement during gameplay.

The action buttons are also a delight to use, with every press being firm and registered immediately. This allows for more awareness and confidence in your in-game choices, particularly during high stake deathmatches.

The controller sports a lengthy battery life as well. With an approximate 4 hour charging time, the Unlimited Pro started to clock out after 10 and half hours. This is nearly double that of the DualShock 4, with mine dying after 5 and a half hours. Yes, the DualShock 4 is a fraction of the Unlimited Pro’s charge up time (offering a full battery after 1 hour and 15 minutes), but who wants to be untangling cables that much? You’re best to just leave the Nacon controller safely on charge in PS4’s rest mode overnight.

What truly sets this device apart from other controllers is its elaborate button remapping system. To reap the full rewards of the Unlimited Pro, you must be willing to download the companion software to your Windows or iOS system. Otherwise, you'll be trawling through a mundane remapping process by following vague patterns on the device.

By logging into the desktop software, you have access to a much more user-friendly experience. From stick sensitivity and dead zone alteration to left and right vibration power, you can customise every function of this controller to your preference. I decided to alter the depth of the triggers and reduce them to 20%, allowing for a quicker response during shooters.

I also remapped the Unlimited Pro's innovative S1 and S2 buttons at the rear of the controller, creating a swifter method of accessing handheld explosives. With these customised buttons catered to my liking, I found myself achieving better in-game performance in online matches. The controller’s personalisation options are equally as satisfying, and you can alter the ring light's effect, speed and colour to your preference.

Whilst Nacon offers a bland set of preinstalled custom button profiles, you can download more from their official website. Each one is directly catered to a specific game for optimal performance, although their selection isn't as up to date as you'd hope. For the best experience, we suggest customising the controller to your heart's content.

Should you buy it?

If you want to personalise your gameplay: The Unlimited Pro is a controller that can fulfil almost any customisation desire.

You want a cheaper alternative: You may be sacrificing quality, but cheaper alternatives are readily available elsewhere.

Final Thoughts The Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro may be a mouthful, but it's a controller worthy of such a dramatic title, particularly given its improvements in comfort over the DualShock 4. This device offers quality at every turn, whether it's in vibrations, power or durability. But it seems that Nacon has sensibly prioritised customisation over anything else this time around. With remappable buttons, weight adjustment and changeable aesthetic features, it's difficult to find faults in a device that can be altered so radically at will.

FAQs What platforms does it work with?

The Nacon Revolution Unlimited Pro works with PS4 and PC. The controller can also be used with PS5, but only to play PS4 games.

Is it wireless?

Yes, the Unlimited Pro is wireless. But it comes with a three-metre charging cable.

How long is its battery?

The controller lasted approximately 10 and half hours after a full charge.

How much is it?

The controller currently retails at £129.99.